S.2522

Creates the interchange fee restriction act prohibiting interchange fees on sales and use tax or excise tax when payment is made with a credit or debit card.

Introduced·2/13/26
Introduced Text

Prohibits interchange fees on sales and use tax or excise tax when payment is made with a credit or debit card.

The Interchange Fee Restriction Act prohibits issuers, payment card networks, acquirer banks, and processors from charging interchange fees on sales and use tax or excise tax when payment is made with a credit or debit card. Merchants must inform the acquirer bank of the tax amount as part of the authorization or settlement process to avoid being charged these fees. If a merchant fails to do so, they can submit tax documentation within 180 days of the transaction.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Commerce: Be held for further study

7 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 24

12:00 AM

Senate Commerce Hearing

History

Mar 24

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 20

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)

Feb 13

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce